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1959: Main Street Cottage Inn Cafe old mining small town.

1959: Main Street Cottage Inn Cafe old mining small town.

  • Year1959
  • Decade1950s
  • LocationCripple Creek, Colorado, United States
  • Duration5s
  • Price$178 USD
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Main Street Cottage Inn Cafe old mining small town — Clip Details

Vintage 1959 8mm film footage captures a quiet moment on Main Street in Cripple Creek, Colorado, showcasing the historic Cottage Inn Cafe. The scene reflects a small, preserved mining town with classic mid-century architecture, quaint storefronts, and a slow-paced atmosphere. Locals stroll past the charming cafe and other small businesses, offering a nostalgic glimpse into 1950s American small-town life and tourism. The footage highlights the town’s preserved heritage and community charm, ideal for historical documentaries, editorial content, or nostalgic storytelling.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Film
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free via Pond5
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Starting Price
$178 USD
Clip ID
63059929

Source & Documentation

Source reel
Reel 1704 · 8mm · 5″ reel
Original reel label
1
Reel-level year note
1959
Reel-level location note
colorado
Date
1959 Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Date evidence
Catalog year matches an independent year note filed with the physical source reel.
Location
Cripple Creek, Colorado, United States Corroborated (Supported by multiple independent clues.)
Location evidence
Catalog place matches an independent location note filed with the physical source reel.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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